About 200,000 dehumidifiers manufactured by GE are being recalled because they can end up short circuiting and start a fire. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued the recall after reports of smoke and fumes coming out of the machines and even some fires. So far 14 incidents of smoke and fumes have been reported along with eight incidents of actual fires, six of which caused other property damage. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves 30-pint and 40-pint portable dehumidifiers manufactured between November 2006 and August 2007, and during April 2008. They were sold in Walmarts, Sam’s Club, Home Depot and other stores nationwide for between $140 and $180.
The dehumidifiers are white with a front-loading water bucket. “GE” or “Professional Series” and digital controls are located on top of the dehumidifier. Model and serial numbers are located on the back of the dehumidifiers. Model and serial numbers are located below.
GE
Model - starts with AHK30LK, AHW30LK, AHM30LK, AHK40LK, AHH40LK, or AHM40LK
Serial # - starts with VL1, ZL1, AM1, DM1, FM1, GM1, HM1, LM1, MM1 or RM1
CEM “Professional Stars”
Model – PS78303
Serial # – from C10102336010841 4100001 to C10102336010841 5103037
For more information call 877-593-8721 or visit the recall’s website.
